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Cape weather: Another splendid day Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:51AMToday will be sunny with some patchy fog this morning with highs will be in the upper 80s and southwest winds 5 to 10 mph while tonight will be clear and humid with lows in the upper 60s.
Horsehead Holding Corp. Provides Update on Restart Schedule for its Monaca, PA Plant Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:51AMHorsehead Holding Corp. today provided an update on efforts aimed at restarting operations at its Monaca, PA refining facility.
Five Botanical Research Centers Announced Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:50AMBotanicals and Metabolic Syndrome, Botanical Dietary Supplements for Women's Health, Botanical Estrogens: Mechanisms, Dose and Target Tissues, Center for Botanical Interaction Studies, Center for Botanical Lipids and Inflammatory Disease Prevention
Cough medicine limits weighed in U.S. Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:48AMHealth regulators in the U.S. are weighing restrictions on Robitussin, NyQuil and other cough suppressants to curb cases of abuse that send thousands of people to the hospital each year.
Top Stories Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:45AMBut in a joint statement submitted recently in response to FDA’s request for comments on its so-called veterinary feed directive (VFD), NGFA and AFIA also said that even if improved substantially along the lines suggested by the two organizations, the VFD process still would be “ill-suited to serve as a vehicle for providing increased veterinarian oversight” of antimicrobial drugs previously ...
FDA Launches New Organizational Performance Management System Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:44AMThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration launched an innovative performance management system designed to advance the President's commitment to transparency, public participation, and collaboration in the work of government. The system, called FDA-TRACK, will monitor more than 100 FDA program offices through data from key performance measures established each year. That data will be gathered ...
Exclusive Q&A: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:43AMNFL commissioner Roger Goodell looks ahead to the new season and beyond in our exclusive one on one interview. For more on the NFL, including a preview of the upcoming season, order our NFL special collector's issue here! TV Guide Magazine: As new stadiums ...
Positive Phase IIa Data Reported For Novel Oxygen Therapeutic Agent MP4OX In Trauma Patients Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:42AMSangart, Inc., has announced positive results from its Phase IIa proof-of-concept study of MP4OX (oxygenated pegylated hemoglobin) in severely injured trauma patients with hemorrhagic shock causing lactic acidosis. The study demonstrated that MP4OX, when given in addition to standard of care, was effective at decreasing lactate levels in treated patients. During hemorrhagic shock, inadequate ...
Food safety advocate to be honored by Ono Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:36AMA Cincinnati woman who helps run a Grove City-based food safety group is being honored for her work by Yoko Ono, who will present her with a grant in Iceland.
Health informatics partnership is launched to expand informatics work force, improve health globally Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:35AM( American Medical Informatics Association ) AMIA, the US-based association for informatics professionals, has launched a non-profit, wholly owned subsidiary organization called the Global Health Informatics Partnership (GHIP) to serve as an international center for collaborative initiatives on health informatics.
Teenage Dutch sailor girl to set off Saturday Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:42PMPORTIMAO, Portugal (AP): A 14-year-old Dutch girl will set off Saturday on an attempt to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world, her manager said.
Off-road motorists continue race to Reno Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:38PMFederal officials promised tighter scrutiny of off-road racing Friday, expanding a review of the sport run on public lands nationwide even as tricked-out trucks raced through the Nevada desert and headed toward the Reno area less than a week after a deadly accident in California.
New insurance model unveiled Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:37PMThe Rowlett city staff briefed the council regarding its proposed healthcare changes for the fiscal year 2011 during a work session presentation on Tuesday.
Council considers budget options at workshop Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:36PMWhile some cities contemplate tens of millions of dollars in budget shortfalls this year, talks of less than a $2 million deficit or even a possible surplus for 2010 surfaced during Monday’s work session.
Shapiro eyes ban on K2, similar products Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:36PMSeparate bills have been filed in Austin to ban both K2 , front, and Salvia. Zach Markovic/Staff Photo. Local bans of the controversial herbal product “K2” may be rendered obsolete if a bill prohibiting the substance is passed by the Texas legislature next year.
Everett firefighters file claim for asbestos exposure Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:35PMEVERETT -- Firefighters exposed to asbestos during training three years ago are moving toward a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the city. Dozens of Everett firefighters and their spouses last month filed claims with the city seeking a total of $9 million.
First Things First prepares children for school, helps parents Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:35PMThe welfare of the state's youngest citizens is the priority of an appropriately named group, "First Things First."
China seized 100 tons of melamine-laced milk powder Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:35PMChina has seized more than 100 tons of melamine-contaminated milk powder in its northern provinces, state media reported late Friday, the latest case of food safety problems in the world's most populous country.
Car Seats distributed throughout Cochise County Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:34PMThe AZ Governor's Office of Highway Safety has awarded 250 children's car seats to Cochise County for 2010 through an award made to Cochise Health Network. The seats will be distributed throughout the county, with 100 of the seats going to the Douglas and Willcox areas. The objective of this program is to increase the rate of car seat usage by distributing and safely installing car seats, and ...
China seized 100 tonnes of melamine-laced milk powder Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:34PMSource: Reuters BEIJING, Aug 21 (Reuters) - China has seized more than 100 tonnes of melamine-contaminated milk powder in its northern provinces, state media reported late Friday, the latest case of food safety ...
CPIT Research Week highlights innovative research Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 3:37PMA diverse spectrum of pioneering research being undertaken at CPIT will be showcased via visual exhibitions and specific oral research presentations this month.
GE Food Ingredients Need Immediate Investigation Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 3:30PMNews today from GE Free NZ shows that a complex pesticide riddled genetically engineered (GE) corn, Smartstax, is being allowed into the New Zealand food supply without assessment by food regulators.(1)
Charges for farm school injury Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 3:22PMWA's work safety watchdog is prosecuting the Education Department over an accident in which a teenage girl almost lost her leg when it was caught in farm machinery.
Group claims migrant died during trek to B.C. Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 3:16PMA day after Canadian officials said the migrants who travelled from Thailand to British Columbia aboard a cargo ship had arrived in surprisingly good health, a report has surfaced that one man may have died during the journey.
Clinton owner of two biting dogs must appear in court Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 3:15PMThe owner of two dogs that bit two teenage girls as they were walking home in Clinton earlier this month has been served with two criminal citations.
Scrap bike helmet law, says health expert Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 3:15PMA public health expert has called for laws making the wearing of bike helmets compulsory to be repealed, to encourage more people to ride bikes.
Officials say boost in federal funding will help Ohio clean more abandoned coal mines Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 3:13PMCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — State officials say an extra million dollars in federal funding next year will help them clean more abandoned coal mines in southeastern Ohio.
Poultry named number 1 cause of food poisoning Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 3:07PMPoultry is still the leading culprit in food poisoning outbreaks.
New chief has much to do to make Seattle a safer city Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 3:06PMA hearty welcome and a to-do list for the new Seattle police chief, John Diaz
Food Standards Authority in Disarray Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 3:00PMThe Food Standards Authority Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is in disarray, issuing conflicting reports that are vague and elusive, over the entry into the food chain of a new Monsanto/Dow Chemical pesticide filled GE corn variety, “Genuity Smartstax”.
New Health Centre Opens In Levuka Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 10:02PMPeople of Ovalau will now enjoy better and accessible health services in the opening of a new Health Centre by Health Minister at Bureta Village today.
2 Feared Dead At Nev. Gold Mine Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 10:01PMRescuers at an underground gold mine in northeast Nevada are searching for two missing miners feared to be dead in an accident in a ventilation shaft.
New residents' group urges strict rules for gas drilling in Dallas Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:59PMAbout 50 people gathered Wednesday night at Southwood United Methodist Church to hear warnings about environmental concerns and potential problems for property owners and neighborhoods.
Rispin to be demolished, but decision on what parts to save will come later Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:57PMCAPITOLA - City leaders moved forward with plans to tear down the historic Rispin Mansion and make the property a park on Thursday, but agreed to preserve the right to build there - just in case.
Trio of topics anchors forum Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:54PMNeil Durrance stressed the importance of communication as a way to solve problems during a forum at Cafe Du Luxe on Thursday night. The Democratic candidate for U.S. Congressional District 26 touched on a number of different issues as he took questions from a rotating crowd of about 40 people. Some stopped to listen briefly while waiting for their beverages; others stayed for the entire forum.
Leisure Assistant Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:53PMGREENWICH LEISURE LIMITED ROLE PROFILE &PERSON SPECIFICATION LEISURE ASSISTANT 1. AT A GLANCE FOCUS ROLE SUMMARY REQUIREMENTS · Pool Safety · Customer Service · Cleanliness · Equipment Set Up · Not Key Holder · Excellent customer service throughout Centre · Centre is presentable, maintained and clean · Health and Safety · Assisting Manager when required · Preparation of areas and equipment as ...
New soil tests coming for Runkle Canyon Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:53PMBy Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com After being shelved for more than a year, the Runkle Canyon response plan is finally moving forward. If all goes well, the city could have a final answer from the state on the safety of the site by the end of September. read more
Petroleum Industry Safety Is Topic Of ASSE's September Virtual Symposium Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:48PMThe 'Safety in the Petroleum Industry' virtual interactive symposium to be held by the American Society of Safety Engineers this September 21-23 will provide presentations developed from combining lessons learned from the current oil discharge disaster in the Gulf of Mexico with best practices gleaned from decades of collective industry experience
US Department Of Labor's OSHA And Northwest Arkansas Workers Justice Center In Springdale, Ark., Sign Safety And ... Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:48PMEnhanced workplace safety for high risk/low-wage workers in construction and general industry is the goal of an alliance signed recently between the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Northwest Arkansas Workers Justice Center in Springdale
U.S. Workers Risking Injury By Not Wearing Required Safety Equipment Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:48PMNearly all of the safety professionals in a survey released today said that workers in their organizations had at some point failed to wear the necessary safety equipment while on the job
New Muskets' field named Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:47PMSeveral items were approved at the Aug. 2 Red Bud City Council meeting. Under Public Health and Safety, an ordinance was passed changing the size of the Public Health and Safety Committee from three to five members. Alderman Bill Hanebutt asked why the committee was limited to three members. City Attorney Mark Rohr responded that it was probably just that way when the original ordinance was set.
Carbon monoxide poisoning investigated Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:46PMNorthern Ireland's Health and Safety Executive is investigating reports of carbon monoxide poisoning in Portstewart days after two teenagers died of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning in a holiday apartment in Co Derry last week.
'Time to Shoot the Elf', Says Sypol MD Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:45PMAYLESBURY, England----A top specialist in occupational health has hit out at those who pour scorn on her industry and like to refer to it as ‘Elf and Safety’, despite the fact that 180 people a year die in workplace accidents and more than 246,000 are injured.
Medical calendar for Aug. 11 Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:42PMBlood drives BLOOD DRIVES: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 11 at Diagraph, 1 Missouri Research Park in Weldon Spring; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 14 at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2100 W. Randolph St. in St. Charles; 4-8 p.m. Aug. 16 at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 17510 Church St. in Marthasville. Sponsored by the American Red Cross.
Labor wants sole national oil and gas regulator Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:41PMResources Minister Martin Ferguson says Labor will introduce legislation for a single national oil and gas regulator as a matter of priority, if it is re-elected.
Hassan awards contract for Trail Haven Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:39PMPhase 1 of the Trail Haven Road paving project moved closer to completion, as the Hassan Town Board selected a bidder at its regular meeting Monday, August 2.
Advanced Life Sciences reaches agreement with FDA for Restanza Phase 3 study Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:36PMAdvanced Life Sciences Holdings, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of novel drugs in the therapeutic areas of infection, oncology and respiratory diseases, announced today that it has reached agreement with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) process, on the design of its ...
Business News Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:34PMSwan Corp. promotes Fore to VP of marketing The Swan Corp. recently promoted Jonathan Fore to vice president of marketing.
Herbicide use coming under scrutiny Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:30PMThe crisis seems to be passing for the Mother Vine, the scuppernong grapevine estimated to be more than 400 years old and the oldest cultivated vine in North America.
Ex-Sen. Ted Stevens among 5 Dead in Plane Crash Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:30PMPlane With Longtime GOP Senator and 8 Others Crashes in Alaska; Ex-NASA Chief Sean O'Keefe Survives Pictures: Ted Stevens